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Runar Espejord

Norwegian footballer (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Runar Espejord (born 26 February 1996) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker. Currently plays for Haugesund.[2]

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Tromsø

After playing for Tromsø at different youth level's, Espejord started his professional career in 2013 with a game against Follo in the Norwegian Cup.[3] After playing in several of Tromsø's UEFA Europa League games later that season, he scored his first goal in another cup tie against Bodø/Glimt in May 2014.[1][4]

In 2018, Espejord became the club's top scorer for the season, with eight goals in total, six in the league, and two in the cup.[5]

Heerenveen

On 20 December 2019, it was announced that Espejord would join Heerenveen for 2.5 years on 1 January 2020.[6]

On 22 September 2020, only half a season after leaving Tromsø, he rejoined Tromsø on loan until 31 December 2020. The deal was later extended twice, to also include all of Tromsø's 2021 season.[7][8]

Bodø/Glimt

Before the start of the 2022 season, Espejord signed for the current Eliteserien champions Bodø/Glimt on a three-year contract.[9][10] Espejord's first match for the club came against Celtic in the UEFA Conference League knockout round play-offs, where he both scored and had an assist.[11]

After several different injuries, keeping Espejord out for major parts of his career at Bodø/Glimt, the club announced that he would be released at the end of the 2024 season.[12]

Haugesund

In March 2025 Espejord signed a one-year contract with Haugesund.[13]

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Personal life

Espejord was born in Tromsø[1] as a son of former Tromsø player Lars Espejord.[14]

Espejord's characteristic mullet have several times caused attention. He cites one of his favorite artists having one as his inspiration for getting the haircut.[15][16]

Career statistics

As of 5 June 2025[1][5]
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  1. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. Six appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa Conference League, seven appearances and three goals in UEFA Champions League, and seven appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

Bodø/Glimt[1]

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